The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 24,700
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
105.9
170.4
169.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
1P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
